BURGER KING #1232.

Chicago Health Dept

1323 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

11 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Feb 2022.

Last inspected Feb 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

JUL 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BURGERS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON-SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED URINAL STALL AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 7

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

COVERED RECEPTACLES ARE REQUIRED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 2

2019

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS, IN COVERED CONTAINERS, IN THE PREP AREA ONE DOOR COOLER AT 45.9F AND 44.1. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE TO BE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE DOOR COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.8F TO 51.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT 45.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE CARRY OUT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE THE DIRTY OUTDOOR USE RUBBER HOSE UNDER THE PREP AREA OVEN OR THE TOILET PLUNGER UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE OIL RECEPTACLE USED TO EXTRACT OLD OIL FROM THE FRYERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED OIL. EXTERIOR OF THE OIL FILTERING MACHINE IN THE SAME CONDITION WITH EXCESSIVE OIL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DISH AREA HAND SINK WASTE RECEPTACLE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND SPILLED ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, AT CARRY OUT AREA, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, UNDER PREP SINK AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- POOLING DIRTY LIQUID IN THE REAR MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.----FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE/DIRT ON THE WALL OF THE CARRY OUT HAND SINK AREA AND REAR STORAGE HANGING BROOM STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE CARRY OUT HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA SANDWICH MAKING STATION. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

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NOV 17

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINIG CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 24

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(SPILLAGE/ FOOD DEBRIS).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR SODA MACHINE AND ICEE MACHINE AT FRONT LOBBY. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 9

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/29/16 REPORT# 1736217 (18) DURING INSPECTION FOUND BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS AND AT THE HORIZONTAL PORTION OF THE DOOR. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT ABOVE MENTIONED DOORS. ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMER'S. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HORIZONTAL EXTERIOR EDGE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND LOWER HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR BROKE FLOOR TILES LOCATED BELOW WHERE THE MOP ARE HUNG TO DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE ENTIRE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA SPACE TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP AND OTHER SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA/DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A HOT AND COLD WATER FIXTURE ABOVE THE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

APR 29

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION FOUND BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS AND AT THE HORIZONTAL PORTION OF THE DOOR. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT ABOVE MENTIONED DOORS. ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HORIZONTAL EXTERIOR EDGE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND LOWER HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

FEB 19

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT DRIVE THRU, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS, LOW GROUT AT FLOOR TILES AROUND MOP SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER DRY STRORAGE SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CETIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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